We are currently seeking a dedicated School Route Driver, to join our winning team in our Bakersfield, CA branch. The School Route Driver is responsible for safely transporting our products to our valued customers in a timely, cost-efficient manner. The School Route Driver will be responsible for demonstrating the Producers Dairy Mission Statement and utilizing a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset in supporting team capability and unity.

Responsibilities:

• Operating a commercial truck to safely and efficiently transport a variety of Producers Dairy products to schools.
• Ongoing and effective communication with Producers Dairy personnel and school staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Performing pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections and adjustments, preventative maintenance, and minor on-road repairs, as needed.
• Communicating with school staff regarding existing and new products and services.
• Managing client and truck inventory to ensure consistent supply is stocked.
• Effectively gauging, driving, and adjusting to a variety of road and weather conditions including but not limited to: rain, wind, rural and mountain terrain, heavy traffic, etc.
• Daily completion of route deliveries, required paperwork, settlement of routes and inventory, and obtaining payments for deliveries.
• Safely and timely loading and unloading of product onto and off of the vehicle.
• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• At least two years' commercial driving experience.
• Air brake endorsement is required.
• Must have a valid, nonrestrictive Commercial Driver license (Class A or B) and a clean DMV record.
• Must be able to have continuous concentration, alertness, and attention to detail while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Must have excellent time management skills, dealing with time constraints to deliver product in a timely and safe manner.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Must be able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization.

Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

• Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.

Hourly Rate: $23.40-$26.00